Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) met with the winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for Virginia’s First District. The winning app, TroopCompanion, was developed by students Faribah Nuha, Jay Chauhan, Obaloluwa Ogunade, and Jack Gardner of Deep Run High School in Glen Allen, Virginia. “It was an honor to meet Faribah Nuha, Jay Chauhan, Obaloluwa Ogunade, and Jack... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) hosted a roundtable to discuss how the Working Families Tax Cuts delivers real, tangible relief to constituents while grounding the policy in lived experiences. “It was a privilege to hear first-hand how the Working Families Tax Cuts are making a real difference in the lives of Virginians across the First District,” said Rep Wittman. “T... Read More »
For communities across Virginia’s First District, the Chesapeake Bay is more than just a body of water; it is the backbone of the economy and a way of life. The Bay is a major economic driver, supporting thousands of jobs that families in our region depend on and generating over $1 billion in economic activity. Spanning over 64,000 square miles, the Chesapeake Bay is one of the most vital resource... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) today highlighted a formal response from the Secretary of the Navy regarding his proposal to name the next Ford-class aircraft carrier (CVN-84) the USS Yorktown in honor of America’s 250th anniversary. In a response to a letter sent by Congressman Wittman earlier this year, the Secretary called the proposal “a profoundly symbolic act” that would “... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) sent a letter with 20 Republican members of the House of Representatives to the U.S. Secretary of Energy, Chris Wright, expressing Congressional support for the Genesis Mission and the energy needed to power the AI future. The Genesis Mission, established in an Executive Order by President Trump on November 24, 2025, will position the United State... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman’s (VA-01) legislation to rename the New Kent Post Office to honor the late Patricia Paige, whose lifetime of service left a profound mark on Virginia, passed the U.S. House of Representatives with bipartisan support. Paige, a veteran of the Army Reserves and long-time member of the New Kent County Board of Supervisors, passed away on November 28, 2... Read More »
The tragic killing of a Virginia mother at a Fairfax County bus stop is a devastating reminder that public safety is not theoretical. It is about real lives, real families and real consequences when systems meant to protect our communities fail. Stephanie Minter, a 41-year-old mother from Fredericksburg, was fatally stabbed while waiting at a bus shelter along Richmond Highway. According to the De... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) presented $3,254,000 to Bethel Manor Elementary School for an expansion project. The funds, submitted through Community Project Funding (CPF) in the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Act, 2026, were signed into law on February 3rd. “I want to ensure that students in our district have every opportunity to succeed,”... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) presented Chesterfield County with $8 million for the Powhite Parkway Extension Phase II. This Community Project Funding request was secured in the Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Act and signed into law on February 3rd. “Fostering economic growth in the First District is one of my top prioritie... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) introduced the Counting Aluminum Net Surplus (CANS) Act — legislation that requires the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the U.S. Geological Survey, to conduct an ongoing study assessing how much aluminum is disposed of in U.S. landfills and how aluminum scrap moves through domestic and international markets. “This Global Recycling... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman’s (VA-01) Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2025 (H.R. 556) was passed by a vote of 215-202 in the U.S. House of Representatives. This legislation will prohibit the Secretary of the Interior or the Secretary of Agriculture from banning the use of lead ammunition or tackle on federal lands and waters unless such regulation is consiste... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) and Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth’s (MD-03) Mitigation Action & Watermen Support (MAWS) Act of 2026 was passed by a vote of 320-66 in the U.S. House of Representatives. This bipartisan legislation will combat the invasive blue catfish in the Chesapeake Bay. The MAWS Act of 2026 will bolster the seafood industry and preserve the health of the... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) presented the Virginia Institute of Marine Science’s (VIMS) Center of Excellence in Environmental Forecasting (CoEEF) with $1.6 million to invest in high-performance technology. The funds, submitted through Community Project Funding (CPF) in the H.R. 6938 – Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appr... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) sent a letter to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth urging that the next United States Navy nuclear-powered aircraft carrier (CVN-84) be named the USS Yorktown in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of American independence. “An aircraft carrier represents more than a warship — it is a forward-deployed symbol of American presence, deterrence... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) joined a bipartisan, bicameral group of lawmakers submitting an amicus brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in support of the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW), Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), and individual veterans and their families. Rep. Wittman expec... Read More »
